Studies & Experts

We sift through the science to report on the latest health and nutrition studies that matter to you. Our research-backed approach and expert advice will help you make better-informed food and lifestyle choices.

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We Asked 7 Dietitians If You Should Restrict Your Kids' Halloween Candy, and They All Said the Same Thing
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The Mediterranean Diet May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 17%, According to New Study
Why Does the NFL Eat an Absurd Amount of Uncrustables? A Dietitian Weighs In
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The 3 Best Frozen Vegetables for Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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This Surprising Factor Could Increase Your Dementia Risk by 31%, According to New Research
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These 2 Habits Could Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease by Up to 17%, New Study Shows
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As Fiber Intake Goes Up Metabolic Disease Risk Goes Down, According to New Study
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Here's What the FDA Wishes You Knew About Apple Cider
These 3 Heart Conditions May Impact Brain Health, According to the American Heart Association
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Exercising Even Once a Week Can Help Reduce Diabetes Risk By 43%, According to New Study
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Intermittent Fasting May Result in Weight Loss and Improve Metabolic Syndrome, per New Study
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It Might Be Time to Toss Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils, per New Study
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Consuming Too Many Carbonated Drinks May Increase Stroke Risk by 22%, According to New Study
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This Controversial Ingredient May Actually Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk
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Good News for Coffee Lovers—Drinking 3 Cups a Day May Boost Heart Health, per New Study
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These 4 Lifestyle Habits May Help Prevent Heart Disease Risk, According to a New Study
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Are Seed Oils Bad For You? A Gastroenterologist Weighs In
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This One Simple Habit May Decrease Incontinence by 65%, per New Study
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Some Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Worse for Your Heart Health Than Others, According to New Research
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Scientists Are Looking for New Ways to Save Food from Spoiling—and They Found A Surprising Answer
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These Are the Top 3 Habits to Help Prevent Cognitive Decline from Diabetes, According to a New Study
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These Anti-Inflammatory Foods May Reduce COVID-19 Risk and Severity, According to New Study
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Eating Deli Meat Every Day May Increase Diabetes Risk by 15%, According to New Research
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Have Diabetes? This Diet May Help Lower Your Dementia Risk by 31%, According to New Research
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New Study Reveals Plant Compound That May Decrease Diabetes Risk by up to 27%
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Can You Drink Too Much Liquid I.V? Here's What the Science Says
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This One Simple Swap May Help Lower Blood Pressure, According to a New Study
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A New Study Links a Popular Artificial Sweetener with Higher Blood Clot Risk—Here's What to Know
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Irregular Sleep May Lead to 35% Higher Diabetes Risk, According to a New Study
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This One Simple Habit May Help You Sleep Better, According to a New Study
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The #1 Swap That May Decrease Your Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes, According to a New Study
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Having Trouble Sleeping? Your Diet May Be the Reason, According to a New Study
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Why You Feel Constipated During a Heat Wave, According to a Gastroenterologist
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Inflammation in Your 20s Can Negatively Affect Cognitive Health in Your 40s, According to a New Study
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FDA Bans Additive Found in Some Sodas—Here's What to Know
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Do Multivitamins Help You Live Longer? Maybe Not, Says a New Study
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Struggling with Lower Back Pain? This One Simple Habit Can Help, According to a New Study
Can You Use Vanilla Extract as a Bug Repellent? Here’s What Experts Say
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These 3 Healthy Habits Could Help You Live to 100, According to a New Study
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Eating Too Much Salt May Increase Your Eczema Risk by 22%, According to New Study
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Following This Eco-Friendly Diet May Reduce Premature Death Risk by 30%, According to a New Study
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One Simple Swap Can Increase Your Odds of Living Longer by 28%, According to a New Study
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New Vitamin D Guidelines Are Here—This Is Who May Benefit Most from Vitamin D Supplements
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The Surprising Reason Why You Feel Bloated While Flying, According to a Gut Health Dietitian
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Scientists May Have a New Body Measurement That’s Better Than BMI—Here’s What It Is & What to Know
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Following a Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Premature Death Risk by 23%, According to a New Study
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Why You Feel the Urge to Poop When You Enter Bookstores, According to a Gastroenterologist
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Consuming Olive Oil May Lead to 28% Lower Risk of Dementia-Related Death, According to a New Study
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New Study Reveals 6 Lifestyle Habits That May Lower Early Death Risk by 62%, Regardless of Genetic Risk Factors
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6 Sneaky Signs You Could Have PCOS, According to a Gynecologist
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New Study Highlights the Importance of a Balanced Diet for Brain Health
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Lead to 21% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment, According to New Study
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Physical Activity May Lower Heart Disease Risk by 23%, According to a New Study
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This Is the Best Time to Exercise After a Meal for Optimal Blood Sugar Control, According to a New Study
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Childhood Obesity May Be Linked to Iron Deficiency, According to New Study from the British Journal of Medicine
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This One Swap Might Help Those With Type 2 Diabetes Increase Longevity by 26%, a New Study Suggests
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A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Before Age 60 Might Increase Dementia Risk By 300%, New Study Finds
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These 3 Eating Habits Could Increase Your Risk for Diabetes, According to New Research
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A New Study Reveals the Best and Worst Behavior Patterns to Consider to Lose Weight and Keep it Off
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Consumer Reports Just Found High Levels of Lead in Lunchables—and Warn About Sodium Content
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Reducing Sitting Time by 30 Minutes a Day May Lower Blood Pressure by 3.5 Points, According to New Study
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Physical Activity Linked to a 71% Lower Risk of Insomnia, According to a New Study
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I Have Chronic Foot Pain, and These Are the Most Comfortable Pair of Workout Shoes I've Ever Owned